Keene, NH. I've a triplex apartment house which is my home. Over the years I've replaced all but three windows with modern gas filled low-e. Now it's time for the remaining three.

In the past I've replaced everything, frame and all but logistics dictate that I use a vinyl replacement window instead of replacing the entire unit for these three.

I'll install them myself (it isn't rocket science, and yes, I am certified and trained and have all the lead certs, and I could easily teach the class, I'm an Occupational Health RN--in fact the only leaded paint left in the entire building is the inside rails of these three windows. When these are done I believe that I can pass a lead free inspection (using a scintillator).

A few questions: My window has a continuous angle at the bottom to allow water to exit, probably about 8-12 degrees. I realize that I must measure at the inside but what about the bevel? If the window is square, without the bevel then there will be about a 1/4" gap. Do some custom made windows come with a beveled bottom and is this the norm.

Can someone suggest a custom builder that I can only buy three from, preferably in NH. I'm frequently in Boston and so am in MA a lot but I don't cotton to having to pay the 6% sales tax so a vendor or rep in NH would be good.

Can someone suggest the "sweet point?" What I mean is that for a 28x50" window, I'd like one that is well built, sturdy, and preferably an R5, or did the boondoggle R5 window scheme never get off the ground. I don't need the Cadillac of windows, just one that is sturdy efficient and at a reasonable price.

Any well made window double or triple pane with low-e coating will beat by far what is there.

So considering that I need to get three windows shipped to NH, or buy them from a vendor here would someone please recommend one or two manufacturers that will sell just three?

I've heard good things about Harvey windows, but I don't think I can buy them unless I get them installed...which I'd rather not do.

There are plenty of manufacturers out there, particularly in your region. What you'll need to find is a distributor or a dealer that sells to DIY. Okna is right in Pennsylvania, while Sunrise, Softlite/Gorell, and Affinity are a couple other great options. With enough effort, you should be able to find access to any of the three.On the sill, a new replacement will have a sloped sill on the inside of the extrusion, however the perimeter of the frame is all square. There is a snap-in piece called a sill-angle, or sill adapter that is installed to fill that gap on a replacement install.

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